Benzene and Bromine in light
Benzene is reacted in the presence of bromine ( ) in light ( ). Of the three potential products shown above, which is correct.
David's Organic Chemistry Set
David's Physical Chemistry Set
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1 solution
Light adds enough energy to add a single B r molecule onto a l k a n e s and certain a l k e n e s and a l k y n e s ; however, h v is not capable performing bromo-addition onto a b e n z e n e molecule.
The correct answer is option 2 ) N o r e a c t i o n .